Bert Willaert Nature Photography

Ocean’s ambushers

When thinking about predators in marine ecosystems, most people likely think first of sharks roaming the wide ocean. Sharks are indeed among the apex predators in many marine…

Expedition Nassau

During a recent trip to Suriname, I was able to spend a few days at the Nassau Mountains in the northeastern part of the country.…

Ameerega Anura Atelopus Bufonidae Dendrobatidae endemic Nassau Poison Dart Frogs subspecies Suriname toads

If only nature had a security guard…

Yesterday I had to be in Limburg for a rugby game. I used this opportunity to go for a walk with my camera, as in…

I recently visited Lundy, an island off the west coast of England, where the Bristol Channel and the Atlantic meet. In 2010 Lundy Island was the first place to be designated as a Marine Conservation Zone.

Underwater toads

As temperatures are steadily rising again, Common toads (Bufo bufo) and Common frogs (Rana temporaria) will soon gather in a variety of ponds for their…

Vosges

Earlier this autumn, I visited the Vosges for a couple of days. I spent an evening and a morning photographing Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapbra) after a…

Autumn

Autumn has returned. Temperatures have dropped and days are getting shorter. I spent last weekend in the Netherlands with some other nature photographers.

Snakes

Snakes are feared by the majority of people, mostly by a lack of knowledge. Most snakes are completely harmless and even the venomous species will rarely…

European pond turtle

Turtles and tortoises are a truly remarkable group of reptiles. These ancient looking animals, protected by their characteristic shell can be found in a variety…

Cave salamanders

Around Easter last month I visited northern Italy together with my girlfriend. Of course I had not randomly chosen for this region… It is the only…